The group stood in solemn silence, grief weighing heavily upon them. The loss of Xavier and others in the destruction they had just witnessed left a void that seemed impossible to fill to some. Claudia continued to weep softly, her tears mingling with the rain that still fell from the darkened sky.
Aron, despite his own physical pain and exhaustion, knew that they couldn't afford to stay in this vulnerable state. Limbo was unforgiving, and the predators were relentless. He cleared his throat, drawing the attention of the others.
"You can't afford to mourn right now," he said, his voice firm and resolute. "As cruel as it may seem, we need to keep moving. We're exposed out here, and we need to find shelter and recover."
